EP3829896A4 - Gearless power conversion system employing two electric machines - Google Patents

Gearless power conversion system employing two electric machines Download PDF

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EP3829896A4
EP3829896A4 EP19845424.1A EP19845424A EP3829896A4 EP 3829896 A4 EP3829896 A4 EP 3829896A4 EP 19845424 A EP19845424 A EP 19845424A EP 3829896 A4 EP3829896 A4 EP 3829896A4
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power conversion
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David Calley
Steve Purcell
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Planet Rider LLC
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EP19845424.1A 2018-07-31 2019-07-31 Gearless power conversion system employing two electric machines Pending EP3829896A4 (en)

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